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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,006.20, 243,009.30 and 112,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,006.20, 243,009.30 and 112,072.40 is: 168,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,006.20 : 243,009.30 = 112,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,006.20/243,009.30 = 112,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,006.20x = 243,009.30 × 112,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,006.20x = 27,234,635,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,635,473.32/162,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,108.60

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